Good Morning Penang Food Tour with 15+ Tastings
Overview
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4 hours
Mobile ticket
When it comes to food, the residents of Penang have it good. There’s few places which measure up to George Town’s culinary prowess. It might not be as visited as Bangkok or Singapore, but those who cross the Penang Strait are treated to some serious feasting. There’s just nowhere like it. Each morning the street vendors and shophouses burst into breakfast action simmering, frying and steaming some of George Town’s best eats. With us, you’ll take a deep dive into the city’s rich food culture and history, encounter the people behind the food and mop up over 15+ tastings providing a unique, flavourful perspective to the food scene you’d struggle to do alone.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
George Town
Our feasting tour of 15+ tastings invites guests on a culinary experience around the backstreets of old George Town. It's a carefully curated foodie experience led by a team of professional Penang food guides. Before we get started, our tour reflects the local cuisine and the limitations of street food vendors means we unfortunately cannot cater for every dietary restriction. Here's an honest appraisal for the tour so no-one is disappointed ✘ Unsuitable for vegetarians, vegans, no-pork diets ✘ Unsuitable for severe allergies. ✘ Unsuitable for severe gluten intolerances / coeliac, there are traces of gluten in soy sauce. ✔ Suitable for lactose intolerances. ✔ Suitable for no beef diets. If you are feeling adventurous for a foodie journey, read on!
George Town
Penang’s culinary scene is second to none. Why? A tasty tapestry of flavour from over a century of Malay, Indian and Southern Chinese influence. And the best time to see it in all its simmering glory? Morning. Forget your hotel buffet. Over four hours we’ll take a deep dive into Penang’s food scene mopping up 15+ tastings around old George Town. We don’t want to spoil all the fun, but some salivate-inducing highlights including kaya-slathered toast with Malaysia coffee, smoky stir-fried rice noodles, fruity Penang-style laksa and some of the island’s best dim sum among more than a dozen more dishes. Along the way, discover the history and culture of Penang’s food expertly led by a knowledgeable host.
What‘s Included
15+ food tastings included, more than any other Penang food tour
Bottled water and local soft drinks included
Led by professional Penang foodie guides
4 hours of feasting around the backstreets of old George Town
Maximum of 8 exclusive guests on each tour
Alcoholic drinks excluded
Pick up and drop off from your hotel excluded
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Good Morning Penang Food Tour with 15+ Tastings
Reviews
211 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A Tasty Treat in Penang
jmsavola,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sandy O did a wonderful job showing us the local cuisine and culture. This is a fantastic tour. You will get a taste of everything in a well organized manner.
Experience so many Flavours!
johnpotts025,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sandy Oh was a great guide, knowledgeable, knows her city and is fun! Start out hungry as the food is both plentiful and delicious!
Fantastic!
Curious475635,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great food tour, amazing food! Sandy O shared history of George Town with us, and recommended the best food! Highly recommend this tour! Thanks Sandy O!
Yummy Georgetown!
G2544AAchloew,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ken was a fantastic tour guide, very knowledgeable and took us to some hidden gems we wouldn't have otherwise visited. Each stop on the trip was delicious.
Loads of food
Michelle W,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Really great experience and ken our host was very helpful and knowledgeable. Make sure you go very hungry as x15 stops and within each stop you get multiple food options! Really liked the fact I tried loads of new oriental foods and a lot of these places we would of never gone in on our own so was a fabulous way to try new things
Malaysian food tour
walterrC7195IG,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great food tasting, Sandy took us to plenty of unique places and she took ti.e to explain regeipes, culture and anedots about the local cuisine, great! Thanks Sandy Oh!
I wish I could give this 6 stars!
JonPotter,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a fantastic introduction and insight into Chinese food in Penang. Lian took us to a good mix of different food establishments where we got to try a really diverse and interesting selection of local dishes. The food was all super tasty - my only regret was I couldn't finish everything! My absolute favourite was the Hianese Chicken Rice - I've never had such tender and flavoursome chicken before! If you're visiting Penang for the first time this is also a great tour to do to get a look at a side of the old town you might not otherwise find. And every dish was accompanied by a detailed explanation with a good dose of history thrown in too. Highly recommended!
Fab food tour
Saskia Rosenthal,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lovely few hours in good company. Lee-Ann is a great guide, gave lots of background information and is clearly proud of Penang’s (food) culture. Great mix of dishes too.
Filling flavours, fascinating facts and fun!!
me007007,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I can unreservedly recommend this food tour with Sandy. She talked us through so many delicious tastings and we learnt a lot about the history and culture behind the flavours! It was so tasty, interesting and fun!! I would definitely do it again. Though maybe skip breakfast before!
Perfect way to start your trip to Penang
d0namj,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was the perfect way to start our trip in George Town! I did the tour with my two daughters, and it was a great introduction to the city’s history, culture, and foods. Our tour guide, Lee-Ann, was incredibly knowledgeable very passionate about food. She made sure that we were well-looked after and brought a lot of fun and laughter to the experience. Highly recommend!
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